in alternate batches with the red buttermilk and mix until smooth. In a small bowl, mix together the bicarbonate of soda  and vinegar, then quickly add to the cake mixture and mix until thoroughly incorporated.Divide the mixture between paper cases in a cupcake

Make these jellies on the morning of your party and then fill them with a gruesome combination of confectionery spiders, worms and teeth. They look particularly good if stored in small kilner jars – almost as if they are part of some mad scientist’s experiments which he has displ...

Ingredients125g unsalted butter225g caster sugar1 medium egg, lightly beaten1 tsp pure vanilla extract175g plain flour50g unsweetened cocoa powder½ tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaPinch of salt3 tbsp granulated sugar100g unsalted butter150g icing sugar1 tsp pure vanilla...

enemy Candida Lovejoy accompanied by Maid Millie– what the cupcakes is going on?Lunchtime I sit in silence, I have missed the Gucci preview, sent Maid Millie back to the hotel and to make matters worse, Candida is sitting on a table opposite me